Weather-strip



L. H. COLEMAN.

- WEATHER STRIP.

Patented Dec. 3, 1889.

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UNITED STATES "PATENT, OFFICE.

LOOMIS H. COLEMAN, OF RAOINE, \VISCONSIN.

WEATHER-STRIP.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 416,357,dated December 3, 1889.

Application filed May 23, 1889. Serial No. 311,858. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, LooMIs H. COLEMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Racine, in the county of Racine and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Weather-Strips; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the artto which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to Weather-strips; and it consists in certain novel features of construction whereby a simple, effective, and cheap device is produced and made capable of almost universal application where such devices are desired.

In the drawings I have illustrated one form in which I have contemplated embodying my invention, and have fully disclosed it in the following specification and claim.

Referring to the said drawings, Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section of my improved weather-strip, parts being shown in elevation. Fig. 2 is a cross-section of the same through one of the spring-sockets. Fig. 3 is a top view of one part of the said strip, the other part being removed, showing the springs located in their sockets. Fig. .4 is a cross-section of the strip between two spring-sockets. Fig. 5 is a section of a window jamb or casing, showing the strip attached thereto and bearin g against the sash.

A represents the main body of the weatherstrip,which is constructed of wood or other suitable material, and may be made as ornamental as desired. The body A is provided on one edge with a groove a,which extends longitudinally of the same and is of considerable depth. The part A is also provided at suitable intervals with sockets or recesses a, preferably of circular form, for the reception of spiral or coiled springs C, which are of such length as to extend above the bot-tom of the groove a. The groove a, receives a tongue I) of the part B of the strip, which has a face portion 1), preferably wider than the said tongue, and the tongue I) is preferably of such width as to fit and be guided by the sides of the groove a of the body A, as seen in Fig. 4.

It will be seen that, the face portion of the part B being wider than the tongue, shoulders will be provided, which will come in contact with the edge of the body A and limit the inward movement of the part B, if desired. The tongue I) of the part B is placed within the groove to and will rest upon the top of the Springs 0. A pin or screw D passes through the body A and through a slot in the tongue I) of part B, and this construction forms a re taining device, which holds the parts A and B together.

It will be readily seen that if pressure is brought to bear upon the face Z) of the part B the part B will be depressed, thereby compressing the springs O, and the force of said springs will hold the part Bfirmly-against the object with which it is in contact. I may, if desired, provide the face I) of part B with a facing 6 of rubber, felt, leather, or other suitable mat'eriai to form a packing.

This form of weather-strip may be employed in a great number of different relations Wherever such strips are desired, and will form a tight joint excluding dust and wind. VVhenused irgconnectionwith window-frames, this form of device is especially advantageous. In such cases I prefer to attach the body A to the window-frame or the bead of said frame on both sides of the saine,with the face I) of part B in contact with the sash and the springs C partly compressed. A strip may also be placed across the top and bottom of said frame in the same manner. The springs C will hold the part B firmly against the window-sash bya constant pressure, thus excludingdust and air and preventing the jarring of said sash and consequent noise. hen the sash is raised partly or entirely, the frictional contact between the face I) and the sash will ordinarily hold the same in any position to which it is moved and prevent its falling, thus dispensing with weights, catches, &c., if it is desired.

It will be understood that any number of springs C may be employed and arranged at suitable intervals along said strip. I may also prefer to form the part A with a tongue to enter a groove in the part B, if found convenient or desirable.

The part B may be limited in its inward movement by the shoulders before referred to or by the tongue striking the bottom of groove (1, and in its outward movement by the pin D and slot W, or it may be limited by the said pin and slot in both directions. It will also be obvious that the slot might be located in the body A and the pin in the tongue I); but this is not my preferred construction.

hen it is desired, the pin or screw D may be removed and the part B disengaged from the part A for the purpose of inserting new springs or for any other purpose.

XV hat I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

As an article of manufacture, a weatherstrip for use in connection with doors orwindows, consisting of a part adapted to be secured to a portion of the same or the frame thereof, and provided with a longitudinal 

